Business Development & Lease Manager

Golden Goose; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Golden Goose seeks a Business Development & Lease Manager to grow the brand across the Americas, researching markets and evaluating premium retail spaces.

You will support financial planning, manage partner relationships, and coordinate store openings with cross-functional teams to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in Business Development, Commercial Leasing, or Retail/Wholesale operations.
• Industry networks in apparel or footwear preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Research new markets and identify wholesale accounts.
• Support lease tracking, terms review, and data organization.
• Coordinate store openings, relocations, and site evaluations.
• Build basic financial models and sales forecasts for opportunities.
• Prepare market reports and executive presentations.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Born in Venice, Italy, Golden Goose is a lifestyle brand defined by authenticity, individuality, and Italian craftsmanship. We blend artisanal tradition with modern innovation to create one-of-a-kind luxury pieces that celebrate uniqueness and imperfection. With a global presence and a devoted following, Golden Goose continues to grow its community of Dreamers, inspiring self-expression through fashion, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an energetic and commercially minded Business Development & Lease Manager to help grow our brand across the Americas. This role will help research new markets, evaluate retail sites, support financial planning, and manage partner relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

Business Development & Channel Support

• Growth & Brand Support: Help drive sales initiatives across retail and wholesale channels to meet company goals and protect brand standards.
• Market Sourcing: Research and identify new geographic markets, wholesale accounts, and premium retail spaces.

Retail Expansion & Lease Coordination

• Lease Tracking & Review: Assist in reviewing lease terms, tracking critical dates (renewals and expirations), and organizing data for new deals.
• Store Openings & Site Selection: Coordinate for new store openings, relocations, and site evaluations.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with retail, store development, finance, and legal teams to keep projects on track.

Analytics, Modeling & Reporting

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Help build basic financial models, sales forecasts, and ROI analyses for new business opportunities.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor sales metrics, channel productivity, and profitability to find areas for growth.
• Market Research & Presentations: Track competitor activity and luxury retail trends, and prepare slides and reports for executive presentations.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in Business Development, Commercial Leasing, or Retail/Wholesale operations.
• Industry Networks: Existing relationships in the apparel or footwear industry (wholesale partners, landlords, or brokers) are highly preferred.
• Skills & Tools: Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, highly organized, and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

This role has potential to travel for business needs or as requested.

Employee must be comfortable with physical elements of the job, including (but not limited to) carrying boxes, standing (ability to stay on feet), and using a step ladder.

The expected base salary for this position is $120,000.00. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure.

In addition to the base salary, Golden Goose offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and passionately believe that our strength lies in people youniqueness. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because people are at the heart of everything we do.